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Brainstem glioma with multiple intraspinal metastases during life: case report and review of the literature.

Authors :
Silbergeld D
Berger M
Griffin B
Bleyer A
Geyer R
Milstein J
Eskridge J
Source :
Pediatric neuroscience [Pediatr Neurosci] 1988; Vol. 14 (2), pp. 103-7.
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

We present a case of a 17-year-old male with an unbiopsied brainstem glioma who developed drop metastases a few months following completion of hyperfractionated radiation therapy to the primary site. The literature is reviewed with reference to intraspinal metastases from brainstem gliomas.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0255-7975
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric neuroscience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2855113
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000120371